APC candidate Barrister James A. James has won the Opobo/Nkoro chairmanship election with 37,822 votes, according to RSIEC Suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara did not participate and was absent from his polling unit, leaving supporters disappointed The election result comes amid Rivers State’s political crisis, with President Tinubu appointing a Sole …

Britain’s rights THE Left loves to claim that quitting the European Court of Human Rights would turn Britain into some kind of authoritarian nightmare state. Leaving the ECHR would put us on a par with Putin’s Russia or Belarus, they shriek. Chief among their arguments is that the court vitally …

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues FCT, Abuja – Former First Lady Patience Jonathan has advised her husband, Goodluck Jonathan, against running for the 2027 presidential election. Mrs Jonathan said the stress of governing Nigeria is too much for …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Days after President Donald Trump warned he would send the National Guard to Chicago, police said at least five people were fatally shot and 35 others wounded over the Labor Day weekend, according to reports. According to ABC7 Chicago, two women were …

Jay Jay Okocha scored an iconic goal for Eintracht Frankfurt against Oliver Kahn, who was the world’s best goalkeeper at the time The Nigerian midfielder received the ball and, in a dazzling display, feinted a shot, dummied several defenders, before slotting past Kahn Frankfurt are celebrating the iconic goal on …

Nollywood actress Mo Bimpe has found herself at the centre of a heated episode after a social media troll made an insensitive comment about her fertility The drama happened after she made a post promoting her newest movie, My Miracle One of the movie star’s followers made claims about her …

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake shook southeastern Afghanistan near the Pakistan border late Sunday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake’s epicenter was 22 miles north or Bāsawul, Afghanistan, and it had a depth of 6.2 miles, the USGS said. It struck at 11:47 p.m. local time Sunday. Naqibullah Rahimi, …

Manchester City have suffered their second defeat in three matches in the 2025/26 English Premier League Brighton scored two goals in the second half to cancel Erling Haaland’s first goal at the American Express Stadium on Sunday afternoon, August 31 City will face rivals Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium …

MADE In Chelsea star Frankie Gaff paid a heartbreaking tribute as she announced her sister has died. The Channel 4 reality star – who is the ex-girlfriend of Jamie Laing – took to Instagram with the devastating update. 1 Headline: Made In Chelsea star Frankie Gaff pays heartbreaking tribute as …

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has broken silence on the death of former BBNaija star Phyna’s sister Legit.ng earlier reported that the reality star’s sister, who was hit by a Dangote truck some days ago, had died The billionaire, via an official statement, mentioned the preparations that were put in place …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A spokesman for Rudy Giuliani says the 81‑year‑old former New York City mayor was seriously injured in a car crash in New Hampshire on Saturday night.  According to an official statement shared with Fox News Digital, Giuliani was flagged down by a …

Pastor Kumuyi modified Deeper Life’s marriage rules, lifting the visit ban and scrapping the six-month compulsory courtship He clarified the rules were administrative, not biblical, urging members to separate tradition from God’s law Members and Nigerians react with mixed feelings, some praising the reforms, others expressing concern Members of the …

The Lagos State Police Command has restricted Egungun festival activities to approved venues following reports of clashes and property damage Public processions and street parades are now banned, with organizers required to apply for police security before outings The Command warned that violators will face the law and urged practitioners …

Rudy Giuliani was hospitalized with multiple broken bones after his vehicle was “struck from behind at high speed” in New Hampshire, his spokesperson said Sunday. According to his spokesperson, Michael Ragusa, Giuliani was diagnosed with “fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations and contusions, as well as injuries to his left arm …

Nigeria’s economy is fueled by the diverse strengths of its states, each contributing unique resources, industries, and investment opportunities. From the oil-rich Niger Delta to the bustling manufacturing hubs of the southwest and the entrepreneurial clusters in the southeast, these regions are the engines of national growth. They attract investors, …